Koei Tecmo is bringing Dynasty Warriors 3 back with a Complete Edition Remastered package. It packs the base game and Xtreme Legends into one release, then adds modern visuals, stronger hit feedback, and reworked parry and dodge mechanics. If you want to be ready on day one, here is the full rundown.
Release Date & Global Unlock Times
Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered launches worldwide on October 1, 2026. It is coming to Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Steam uses a global unlock at 00:00 UTC on October 1, which is 8:00 AM Beijing time. Console digital versions can vary by region, and some players in the Americas can get in on the evening of September 30 local time.
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Region |
Steam Unlock Time |
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Global UTC |
October 1, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC |
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US East Coast (EDT) |
September 30, 2026, 8:00 PM |
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US West Coast (PDT) |
September 30, 2026, 5:00 PM |
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UK (BST) |
October 1, 2026, 1:00 AM |
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Central Europe (CEST) |
October 1, 2026, 2:00 AM |
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Beijing / Hong Kong / Singapore |
October 1, 2026, 8:00 AM |
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Japan (JST) |
October 1, 2026, 9:00 AM |
Console launch timing may differ by platform and region. In the Americas, console digital versions may go live on the evening of September 30 local time.
Edition Comparison & Prices
There are two digital editions: Standard and Digital Deluxe. Both come with the same preorder bonus if you buy before launch.
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Edition |
Price |
What You Get |
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Standard Edition |
$39.99 / €39.99 / 198 RMB on Steam China |
The full remastered content from Dynasty Warriors 3 and Xtreme Legends. That means the classic story, the new weapon fusion system, and two player local same screen and split screen play. |
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Digital Deluxe Edition |
$69.99 / €69.99 / 328 RMB on Steam China |
Everything in the Standard Edition, plus 42 material weapons that can be used in weapon fusion, Wind Scroll x1, Tiger Amulet x1, Six Secret Teachings x1, an official officer art book, and 42 retro outfits inspired by the original PS2 era. |
Preorder bonus: Buy any edition before launch and you get the Retro-Style Red Hare Saddle.
So which one should you grab? If you just want the remastered campaign, weapon fusion, and couch cooperative play, the Standard Edition is an easy call. If you are a longtime fan who wants every piece of extra content, the Digital Deluxe Edition gives you a lot more for $30 more.
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Requirements
PC System Requirements
The PC version supports 64 bit Windows 10 and Windows 11. This is an Unreal Engine 5 remake, so it leans harder on your GPU and VRAM than the original did. DirectX 12 is required, and an SSD is strongly recommended.
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Minimum |
Recommended |
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OS |
Windows 10 or 11 (64 bit) |
Windows 10 or 11 (64 bit) |
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Processor |
Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
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Memory |
8 GB RAM |
16 GB RAM |
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Graphics |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 580 (8GB) or Intel Arc A580 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX 5700 (8GB). For an Unreal Engine 5 remake, aim for 8 GB VRAM or more if you can. The RTX 2060 is a bit conservative here. |
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DirectX |
Version 12 |
Version 12 |
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Storage |
35 GB available space (SSD recommended) |
35 GB available space (SSD recommended) |
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Target |
1080p at 30 to 60 FPS, medium to low settings |
1080p or 1440p at 60+ FPS, high settings |
Console Requirements & Performance
PlayStation 5: Make sure your firmware is up to date. The game offers a Performance Mode with dynamic 4K at 60 FPS and a Quality Mode with native 4K at 30 to 60 FPS. It also supports DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers.
Xbox Series X|S: Keep your console on the latest official firmware. Xbox Series X runs at 4K 60 FPS. Xbox Series S targets 1080p or 1440p at 60 FPS. Set aside around 35 GB of storage.
Nintendo Switch 2: You will need at least 35 GB free on internal storage or a high speed microSD card. Docked mode targets 1080p at 60 FPS, while handheld mode uses dynamic 720p or 1080p.
FAQ
Q: Does the remaster include Xtreme Legends content?
A: Yes. It combines the full story, new officers, and gameplay content from Dynasty Warriors 3 and Xtreme Legends.
Q: Is local two player split screen still in?
A: Yes. The game supports offline two player same screen and split screen across Musou Mode, Free Mode, and Versus Mode.
Q: Can I turn off the new parry and dodge mechanics?
A: Yes. There is a Classic Settings toggle that restores the original PS2 era combat feel.
Q: Does the game have Chinese voice over?
A: Yes. Steam and all platform versions include Simplified and Traditional Chinese subtitles, plus full Chinese, English, and Japanese voice over.
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